Doctor of Social Work (10970)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.The Doctor of Social Work is a research-based and research-driven advanced course for qualified social workers committed to their continuing professional education.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2 |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Take all units (48 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | SWSP9901 | Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 1 | Co-requisites: SWSP9907 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 2 | 30 hours |
| S1 | SWSP9902 | Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 1 | Prerequisites: Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) or Master of Social Work (qualifying with dissertation) or Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work (distinction level); and the equivalent of two years of full-time qualified practice Co-requisites: SWSP9908 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 2 | 30 hours |
| S2 | SWSP9903 | Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 1 | Prerequisites: Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) or Master of Social Work (qualifying with dissertation) or Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work (distinction level); and the equivalent of two years of full-time qualified practice Co-requisites: SWSP9909 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 2 | 30 hours |
| S2 | SWSP9904 | Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 1 | Co-requisites: SWSP9910 Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 2 | 30 hours |
| S2 | SWSP9907 | Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 2 | Co-requisites: SWSP9901 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 1 | 30 hours |
| S1 | SWSP9908 | Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 2 | Prerequisites: Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) or Master of Social Work (qualifying with dissertation) or Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work (distinction level); and the equivalent of two years of full-time qualified practice Co-requisites: SWSP9902 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 1 | 30 hours |
| S2 | SWSP9909 | Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 2 | Prerequisites: Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) or Master of Social Work (qualifying with dissertation) or Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work (distinction level); and the equivalent of two years of full-time qualified practice Co-requisites: SWSP9903 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 1 | 30 hours |
| S2 | SWSP9910 | Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 2 | Co-requisites: SWSP9904 Research Paradigms in Social Work Part 1 | 30 hours |
Take unit(s) to the value of 96 points:
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | SWSP9905 | Doctor of Social Work Thesis (full-time) (96 points) | Prerequisites: SWSP9901 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 1, and SWSP9907 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 2 , and SWSP9907 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 2 and SWSP9902 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 1 and SWSP9908 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 2 and SWSP9903 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 1 and SWSP9909 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 2 and SWSP9910 Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 2 | intensive supervision |
| S1, S2 | SWSP9906 | Doctor of Social Work Thesis (part-time) (96 points) | Prerequisites: SWSP9901 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 1 and SWSP9907 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 2; SWSP9902 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 1 and SWSP9908 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 2; SWSP9903 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 1 and SWSP9909 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 2 ; SWSP9904 Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 1 and SWSP9910 Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 2 | intensive supervision |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) (i) the degree of Bachelor of Social Work of this University with first or upper second class honours, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or
(ii) the degree of Master of Social Work (by coursework and dissertation) of this University with Distinction or High Distinction, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or
(iii) the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work of this University with a weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or
(iv) the degree of Master of Advanced Social Work of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or
(v) the degree of Master of Arts (Social Work) of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
and
(b) the equivalent of at least two years' full-time post-qualified professional practice experience.
Institution
